Verizon Adds Cartoon Network and Adult Swim HD to the FiOS TV Lineup

     Verizon Adds Cartoon Network and Adult Swim HD to the FiOS TV Lineup

Popular Shows like 'Adventure Time,' 'Regular Show,' 'Robot Chicken' and 'Star
Wars: The Clone Wars' Now Available in High Definition on Channel 757

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2012

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon announced on Thursday (Oct.
25) that Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, two top-rated networks that share
channel space, are now available in high definition on FiOS TV on Channel
757.  Cartoon Network (broadcast from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.) features the best in
original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families, while
Adult Swim (9 p.m. - 6 a.m.) offers original and acquired animation and
live-action comedy for young adults.  Both networks boast Emmy-winning
original programming. 

Currently celebrating its 20^th birthday, Cartoon Network is the No.1 U.S.
television network among boys ages 6-11, and Adult Swim is the top late-night
destination for young adults ages 18-34.

"We are thrilled to be adding Cartoon Network and Adult Swim HD to our FiOS TV
lineup," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition
for Verizon.  "With each network's signature animated and live-action
programming tailored to family and young-adult audiences, respectively, our
customers will now be able to enjoy their favorite shows in high definition,
with the benefit of FiOS TV's amazing picture quality."

Cartoon Network HD offers FiOS TV customers some of the best in animated
programming, including "Ben 10 Omniverse," "Adventure Time," "Star Wars: The
Clone Wars" and "Regular Show," which recently won an Emmy for an outstanding
short-form animated program.  Adult Swim's late-night programming features
innovative shows like "Black Dynamite," "Metalocalypse," "Family Guy,"
"American Dad" and "Robot Chicken."  Cartoon Network is already available in
standard definition on FiOS TV Channel 257. 

Cartoon Network HD joins FiOS TV's broad collection of programming, which
offers more than 560 all-digital channels, including more than 145 HD
channels, and 40,000 monthly video-on-demand titles.

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV,
visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

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